# Pillow vs Sleep++

The clearest difference is ads: Pillow at none against Sleep++'s shown. Pillow also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). Sleep++'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pillow sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Sleep++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pillow holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pillow has 96K ratings behind it against 5.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Pillow's written reviews are positive against 39% of Sleep++'s.

Pillow ships an update every 11 days, Sleep++ every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pillow | Sleep++ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pillow-sleep-tracker/id878691772/reviews)** | [4.1 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-plus-plus/id1038440371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **96K** | 5.7K |
| Positive reviews | **41.4% of reviews** | 38.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | — |
| Size | 692 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neybox Digital Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/624507369) | [Cross Forward Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295660206) |

## What reviewers say

### Pillow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pillow-sleep-tracker/id878691772)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps you understand and improve your sleep. It automatically tracks your sleep cycles, analyzes heart rate, and records audio events like snoring. Get personalized insights and tips to wake up feeling refreshed.

**Highlights:** Automatic sleep tracking, Smart alarm clock, Snore and sleep talking recorder, Sleep cycle analysis, Heart rate analysis, Personalized sleep tips, Sleep aid library

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pillow Premium - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Sleep Tracking | $39.99 | per year |
| Pillow Premium - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Pillow Premium - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Pillow Premium - Quarterly | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Pillow Premium - Legacy | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking sleep patterns
- 🚀 Automatic sleep detection
- 🎨 Colorful and intuitive interface
- 📊 Detailed sleep data and analysis
- 🔊 Audio recording of sleep sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate sleep tracking
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing alarm and nap features
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent sync between watch and phone

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Sleep data not syncing properly
- Audio recording issues
- Alarm not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit sleep sessions and data
- Sleep cycle trends and insights
- Dream journal integration
- More customization options for alarms and sounds


### Sleep++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-plus-plus/id1038440371)

This app automatically tracks your sleep duration and quality using your Apple Watch. Gain insights into your rest patterns to improve your sleep routines. Offers both automatic and manual tracking options for personalized control.

**Highlights:** Automatic sleep tracking, Sleep duration measurement, Sleep quality analysis, Manual sleep tracking, Health App integration, Detailed nightly reports

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great tracking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Detailed sleep data
- 👍 Accurate
- 🚀 Works perfectly with Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No deeper analysis beyond health app data
- 🐛 Inconsistent output from night to night
- 🐛 Requires going to bed at the same time every day
- 🐛 Fails to account for menstrual cycle changes
- 🐛 Stops working after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Doubles data on some nights
- Misses some nights of sleep
- Incorrectly records awake time as sleep
- Stops working after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Add sleep diary
- Include pre-sleep factors
- Graph core sleep, deep sleep, and REM over time
- Add alarm that wakes during light sleep
- Integrate with Fitbit data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pillow free?

Pillow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sleep++ free?

Sleep++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pillow or Sleep++?

Pillow is rated higher. Pillow averages 4.4 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while Sleep++ averages 4.1 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Pillow or Sleep++ have ads?

Sleep++ shows ads; Pillow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pillow or Sleep++?

Pillow ships an update every 11 days, and Sleep++ every 2 months. Most recently, Pillow was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sleep++ on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*